1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 274 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 404 | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 404 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
